Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Defences — Alibi — Negatived by Eye Witness Account

Area of law: CRIMINAL LAW
Court: Supreme Court

A credible eyewitness account placing the accused at the scene of the crime directly contradicts and negatives an alibi defence. The eyewitness testimony, if believed, proves the accused was present. The alibi is then rejected. The court must assess the credibility of the eyewitness. If…

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